Haskill (Shivering Isles)

Haskill
Basic Info
Race	Breton
Gender	Male
Level	PC+20
Class	Savant
Faction	Sheogorath's Palace
Services	Chamberlain Councillor
Respawn	No
Ref ID	000133D4
Base ID	000133C0

For other uses, see Haskill.

"You approach the Shivering Isles. Through the door behind me lies the realm of Sheogorath, Prince of Madness, Lord of the Never-There."

―Haskill

Haskill is the chamberlain, councillor and savant of Sheogorath. His voice is quite calm and he shows no obvious signs of madness.

Interactions

Haskill is the first person encountered on the Shivering Isles, and will ask if the Hero wishes to enter the Realm of Sheogorath. If this request is declined, the Door to Cyrodiil will be the only location accessible.

Later on, the Hero will be able to summon him for no cost to magicka (Haskill can only be summoned inside Sheogorath's Realm). While he will not aid the Hero in battle, he will offer information and help on quests (although he is frequently and easily annoyed by the Hero throughout the entire course of the Shivering Isles questline).

When the questline is finished, he will be a source of income via small missions that call for the Hero to defend the Isles, and as a purveyor of entertainment. Haskill cannot be harmed; weapons will go through him with no adverse effect, as with Sheogorath in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Dialogue

Show: A Door in Niben Bay.

Inside the Shivering Isles: "Another mortal. Quaint." "Let's be civil, shall we? Please, have a seat." "Do sit down." "Please, sit." "Take a seat, please." After sitting down: "Yes. What can I do for you? I imagine you're here about the door?" Strange Door "Yes. You have entered and now you are here. Amazing. Truly." Who are you? "I am Haskill, Chamberlain to the Lord Sheogorath." What is this place? "You approach the Shivering Isles. Through the door behind me lies the realm of Sheogorath, Prince of Madness, Lord of the Never-There." Why did that door appear in Cyrodiil? "Because my Lord wills it to be so. It poses no danger to Mundus; no compact has been violated. It is a doorway, an invitation. Perhaps you will accept it for what it is." What do you want with me? "For you? I do not know. My Lord seeks a mortal to act as His Champion. As for His intent... to attempt to fathom it is a foolish endeavor. His will is His own; His reality follows suit. You are here because you chose to enter; you were not summoned." And the people outside? "They entered this Realm, and were ill prepared. Their minds are now the property of my Lord." How can they be cured? "Cured? You speak as if they are diseased. They live now in another state of being. Perhaps it is you who needs a cure." What happens now? "You do as you will. You may leave the way you entered. Your life will be none the worse for your time spent here. Or, you may continue onward, through the door behind me. If you can pass the Gates of Madness, perhaps the Lord Sheogorath will find a use for you." And if I go through the door? "Who is to say? There are always choices to be made. The Realm of Madness is no different in that regard. Your choices are your own. Enter or do not, but make your decision. I've other duties to which I must attend. Speak with me again when you have made up your mind. The anticipation is almost too much to bear." If spoken to again: "Well? Have you made up your mind? The tension is almost palpable." No, thanks. "Hmmm. Not surprising. Well, if you change your mind, and the position is still available, come speak with me again. I'd so enjoy that...." I'll do it. "Fine. I'm sure my Lord will be most pleased, assuming you ever manage to see Him. You'll want to pass through the Gates of Madness. Oh, and mind the Gatekeeper. He dislikes strangers to the Realm. Enjoy your stay." If told "No, thanks." "Yes? Change of heart? Do tell."

Show: Through the Fringe of Madness.

Inside the Shivering Isles: "So, you've managed to kill the Gatekeeper. Pity. Well, you'll now be able to enter the Realm proper. You'll notice there are two doors. One leads to the lands of Mania. The other to Dementia. Enter through either one. The lands are quite distinct, but both are Sheogorath's domain. You'll want to seek out Lord Sheogorath. I believe He has plans for you. Try not to disappoint Him." Dementia "The lands of Dementia reflect the darker side of its residents. IT is easy to get lost among the tangle of roots growing out of the ground. If you wish to meet Dementia's citizens, seek them out in Deepwallow or Fellmoor. I'm sure they'll welcome one such as you with open arms." Gates of Madness "The doorways into the Realm proper. You may enet through either one. Really, it depends on which aspect of the Realm more suits your disposition. As I've said, all choices have consequences, but don't trouble yourself too much with your decision. All those that enter the Realm are forever changed, but some believe it is for the better. A good portion of them, at least." Mania "The lands of Mania are bright, vibrant, and full of color. You'll find its inhabitants reflect the land itself. If you wish to meet the residents of Mania, you'll find them in the settlements of Hale and Highcross. Take care, though. Though the citizens and creatures of Mania are colorful, they can often be quite deadly. I'm sure you can handle it, though." New Sheoth "It is, of course, the capital of the Shivering Isles. It is divided into Bliss, Crucible, and the Palace districts." Sheogorath "He is the Prince of Madness. The ruler of the Shivering Isles. It is by His will that we exist in this place. He is our Lord and Master. You'll want to speak with Him soon, as I believe he has plans for you. You will find Him in New Sheoth, in His palace. It is best not to make Lord Sheogorath wait. His whims are fleeting, and should He decide you are no longer necessary, it would be to your detriment." Shivering Isles "You will enter soon, I imagine, through the Gates of Madness and into the lands of Mania and Dementia. It is the Realm of Lord Sheogorath. It is what He wills it to be. The trees bloom according to His whim, and the wind blows at His command. Tread lightly into the Isles. It is not a place suited to all mortals. But, I'm sure you'll do fine." "Enlightening, as always."

Show: A Better Mousetrap.

Inside New Sheoth Palace: "The Madgod has given you a task. Surely, someone of your copious talent should be able to handle it." Sheogorath "He is the Prince of Madness. The ruler of the Shivering Isles." Shivering Isles "The Shivering Isles is what Lord Sheogorath wills it to be." Xedilian "Yes, quite an amazing place, really. Wonderful for relieving one's tension as you watch those troublesome adventurers suffer... no offence. I'd say your next move is to head to Xedilian and get it reactivated." Reactivated "Yes? Ah... silly me. The books has no pictures. Can't really expect you to read that, now can I? To reactivate Xedilian for my Lord's pleasure, you'll need to find three Focus Crystals and return them to their resting place. Each crystal has a matching receptacle called a Judgement Nexus. Even you can't miss them. Without the crystals in place, the Resonator of Judgement, Xedilian's power source, cannot be restored." Reactivated "You have the Attenuator, the Manual, and a map. I'm certainly not going to carry you there, so I'd suggest you get to it. Place one foot in front of the other... you know how it goes." Xedilian "I'd suggest you make haste and get to Xedilian. My Lord Sheogorath does not like those who lollygag. Or maybe he does? Bah! Just get going." "My work is never done."

Show: Understanding Madness.

Inside New Sheoth Palace: "I see you've returned. How exciting for you. I believe you have some news for Lord Sheogorath. Perhaps you should be speaking with him instead of illuminating me with your presence." "I am sure Lord Sheogorath will be thrilled to hear whatever pressing matter you have to discuss with Him." After summoning Haskill: "Ah... out Lord has granted you the power to summon me. How wonderful for me. When summoned, I can offer advice on your current endeavor. I imagine it's up to you what to do with my wisdom. Do try to use your power sparingly. I have duties to whcih I must attend. Rather more important than shepherding you around, I'm sure." "While being summoned is truly a wonderful thing, and not at all tiresome, I believe Lord Sheogorath wishes you to speak with Him again." After summoning Haskill again: "Ah, summoned again. My Lord does so enjoy that, as is His prerogative. I'll assume you're done for now." If summoned again: "Yes. You've gotten rather proficient with your new ability. As I said, try not to abuse your power." "Have we not covered this? I believe you've mastered your new skill." "I was right there. You could have just walked over to me." "I assume you're having fun?" "Might we stop this now?" "Surely, you have something better to do." "Well done. Summoned again. I applaud you." "What a surprise. I'm summoned. Your skill in repetition is truly astounding." "Clever. You've summoned me again. My Lord has made quite a choice for his champion." "That's enough. Really." After speaking with Sheogorath again: "Yes? Do you require assistance?" Greymarch "As my Lord told you, it happens at the end of every era, and Jyggalag walks the Realm. Few of the citizens can remember the last Greymarch. Or they choose not to." Jyggalag "The Daedric Prince of Order, and the leader of the Greymarch. As I'm sure my Lord told you, Jyggalag has always been a threat to this Realm." Obelisks "Yes, you'll find them throughout the Isles. Jyggalag's forces use them as conduits into the Isles. Sheogorath has tried to remove them, but they always return. While they cannot be destroyed, they can be rendered inert. The Hearts of Order found on Jyggalag's Knights can be placed in the obelisks. Adding enough can cause the obelisk to become overloaded with power." Syl "Her Ladyship is rather suspicious of all around her. Best for you to not question it, and merely do what she requires of you." Thadon "He is aware you are here, and should be waiting for you. See him at once." "A glorious existence. Truly."

Quotes

• "I shall await further summons. No doubt you will have need of me."

Quotes

Quote Audio "Well done. I suppose you deserve your new post. Now, if only you stay alive long enough to enjoy it...." "Lord Sheogorath doesn't like to be kept waiting." "Confused already? How very disappointing." "Now is not really the time for conversation, is it? I feel like I'm interrupting something." "I wondered how long it would take before you needed my help. And here I am, at your service." "Well? Have you made up your mind? The tension is almost palpable." "More questions? Astounding. Speak." "How can I make your life easier? It's what I live for." "Uhm, Your Grace... now doesn't seem to be the best time for conversation. Perhaps your survival should take precedence at the moment." "Might we stop this now?" "Well done. Summoned again. I applaud you." "What a surprise. I'm summoned. Your skill in repetition is truly astounding." "Ah... our Lord has granted you the power to summon me. How wonderful for me." "While being summoned is truly a wonderful thing, and not at all tiresome, I believe Lord Sheogorath wishes you to speak with Him again." "Ah...you're here. Joy. You'll want to speak to the Lord Sheogorath." "I am Haskill, Chamberlain to the Lord Sheogorath." "I'd so enjoy that...." "Enjoy your stay." "My duty now is to the Realm. By serving you, I serve Lord Sheogorath." "You will sit on the throne. It has always been Sheogorath's intent for you to be the new Madgod." "You're having a bit of fun with me. Very good." "Yes. You have entered and now you are here. Amazing. Truly." "Another mortal. Quaint."

Trivia

• Haskill will appear at the Shrine of Sheogorath in Cyrodiil if the Shivering Isles main quest is completed.
• It is never revealed how Haskill came to be Lord Sheogorath's chamberlain.
  • Whatever Haskill's true nature, if this interview with the character (written by Bethesda employees) is to be considered canon, he is not mortal. Also, according to the same source, Haskill seems to harbor a lot of resentment towards Molag Bal for unknown reasons.
  • In this Loremaster's archive concerning Sheogorath, it appears that Haskill was once a human "mantled" by Sheogorath a long long time ago, back when Jyggalag existed. Haskill's memory of humanity is "hazy." 
• He is voiced by Jeff Baker.
• Sheogorath mentions him during the quest "The Mind of Madness" in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
• He appears in The Elder Scrolls Online during the quests "Long Lost Lore," "Simply Misplaced," and "The Mad God's Bargain." The Vesitge first encounters him in "Cheesemonger's Hollow."

Appearances

• The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (mentioned only)
• The Elder Scrolls Online